Bass Rod & Reel Setup - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Padawan · 09-05-2011, 07:38 PM

Post your setup!

Wanna see what everyone is using..

Mike P · 09-05-2011, 08:23 PM

Bass, as in striped bass, or bass, as in LMB/SMB?

Assuming the former, my go-to set up right now is a Century Sling Shot 1327, a Shimano Stella SW 10000, and 40# FINS Windtamer braid.

intrepid24 · 09-05-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike P

Bass, as in striped bass, or bass, as in LMB/SMB?

Assuming the former, my go-to set up right now is a Century Sling Shot 1327, a Shimano Stella SW 10000, and 40# FINS Windtamer braid.

how do ya like that windtamer ?
it must be decent if you can go down to 40 w/o
many wind-nawts.

Padawan · 09-06-2011, 06:27 AM

Interesting.

BobT · 09-06-2011, 08:02 AM

2-6 MoJo with an EmPro 5500 and 65 Stealth. Love it.

numbskull · 09-06-2011, 08:15 AM

If you are looking for a boat outfit for bass, tautog, fluke, and seabass, get a 7-8foot musky rod, a calcutta 400b and load it with 20 lb fireline. If bluefish are a priority go with spinning instead.

toaster816 · 09-06-2011, 08:45 AM

1-4 Legend/VS200 with 55# samurai, weighs nothing and has been through absolute hell. The rod just bullies fish.

Just picked up the 2-6 Mojo for the heavier stuff, haven't thrown it yet. When I have the cash I will be trading up for the legend equivalent.

bassballer · 09-06-2011, 09:04 AM

Surf - CSB1202 & GSB1201 w/ VS200 50# suffix

Boat- 7' custom w/ calcutta 700B & 7' Star Rod w/ VS200

OLD GOAT · 09-06-2011, 09:31 AM

Zziplex bass blank with a Penn 706 and 20lb mono.

Not a canal rod,plastic and eels .
Best little ol rod for playing in the surf.

Mike P · 09-06-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by intrepid24

how do ya like that windtamer ?
it must be decent if you can go down to 40 w/o
many wind-nawts.

Best braid I've used to date.

Rockfish9 · 09-06-2011, 12:08 PM

The rod I use for eel casting is a 6'6" honey Lami. blank I wrapped in the mid 80's.. damned if I know the number... the tip is fairly soft, but beefy in size, a requirement unless you want to launch plenty of hookless eels into the brine( as I recall, this blank was 7' when I bought it and I cut some off the tip and butt to accomodate my size and fishing habits).... the whole rod is fairly soft, but packs plenty of muscle, a requirement for the light line ( 16lb Ande tournoment) that I prefer.. I've worn out plenty of reels through the years ( rebuilt the rod a few times as well) it is now paired with a Penn conquer 5000.. this is the smoothest reel I have ever owned ( way smother than my Z bass).. the drag is second to none... one of the finer reels penn has made in a long, long time...

Padawan · 09-06-2011, 09:56 PM

Thinking of the shimano cI4 with. 6'6 rod with 30 lb test any objections
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JohnnySaxatilis · 09-07-2011, 07:38 AM

10' 1-4 st. croix mojo with custom lower blank with either my vs200 or emblem pro 5500, 40# 832 suffix/40# power pro

for the cape beaches : 8'6'' tica dolphin with Quantum Cabo PT 40, 30# Power Pro.

johnny ducketts · 09-07-2011, 08:14 AM

surf

9 foot St. Croix Triumph, Penn 710 Greenie
10' Tsunami Airwave Black 704Z
9'5 Honey Lami, with either Van Staal Vm 150, or 704 Greenie.. which ever I feel like. This is my goto for most stuff.

doc · 09-07-2011, 08:21 AM

in the surf, have been using 9' ron arra lamiglass...150vs...50lb pp braid...and very happy with it...

BigBo · 09-07-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Padawan

Thinking of the shimano cI4 with. 6'6 rod with 30 lb test any objections
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Depends on application. For good size Bass, that reel is on the small side in my opinion.

Jackbass · 09-07-2011, 11:17 AM

My favorite right now is a breakaway custom SUR1204k hung new concept paired with a VS250 50lbPP red only red.

beach rod XSRA1084 paired with a ZX22 20lbfire line

I also fish a 1322 with an empro 6500. 40 lb samurai
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Matt D · 09-07-2011, 12:41 PM

For canal jigging/heavy plugging - Purglas 350-2, Stella 10000SW, 40# Fireline Braid.

For lighter plugging - GSB 1321L, EPro 5500, 30# PP

Padawan · 09-08-2011, 12:25 AM

Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.
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Zeno · 09-08-2011, 05:38 AM

All legends..7 footer with a vs 150 (overkill in my opinion, besides there are much better reels for a 7 foot rod then vs) ten foot 1/4 and 2/6 Legends with a beat to crap vs 250
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JohnR · 09-08-2011, 07:03 AM

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Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.
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VS 150 may be the ultimate Surf Scup reel.

OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum.

There are other decent rigs out there for less coin. It really depends on how and where you will use it.

BigBo · 09-08-2011, 07:42 AM

I think one of the best bangs for the buck is the Shimano Saragosa. Nice gear set, strong reliable drag and super easy to self service.

doc · 09-08-2011, 07:51 AM

"OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum."

...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

JohnR · 09-08-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by doc

"OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum."

...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

I have no doubt that it is but in some areas where capacity is a factor it may come up short. I have fished similar sized quality reels from shore in big fish areas and the canal and I always felt nekkid due to the capacity - not the strength - of the reel.

Goose · 09-08-2011, 09:09 AM

200 Are you deaf? lol

doc · 09-08-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

I have no doubt that it is but in some areas where capacity is a factor it may come up short. I have fished similar sized quality reels from shore in big fish areas and the canal and I always felt nekkid due to the capacity - not the strength - of the reel.

true...just love the lightness of the setup...

JackK · 09-08-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Padawan

Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnR

VS 150 may be the ultimate Surf Scup reel.

OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum.

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Originally Posted by doc

...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

Pretty sure he's talking about the VM150, not the VS... if not, where can I find a VS for 4 bills

What's the braid capacity of the VS150? The VS website says 440 yards of 30 lb, which seems more than plenty. However, SWE/tackledirect list the VS150 capacity at 330/30, and the VM150 is listed as 350/30.

PS: If you save up and get a VS250, you have a rock solid reel that you can use for bass AND tuna...

bart · 09-08-2011, 10:13 AM

Rocks: 10ft Lami SS (factory) 2-6 paired with 706 and 50# PP

Beach: 9ft GLoomis 1084 paired with 704 and 30#PP

doc · 09-08-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JackK

Pretty sure he's talking about the VM150, not the VS... if not, where can I find a VS for 4 bills

What's the braid capacity of the VS150? The VS website says 440 yards of 30 lb, which seems more than plenty. However, SWE/tackledirect list the VS150 capacity at 330/30, and the VM150 is listed as 350/30.

PS: If you save up and get a VS250, you have a rock solid reel that you can use for bass AND tuna...

i have never had a capacity issue with the vs150 using braid where i have fished...

Padawan · 09-08-2011, 07:51 PM

Goose!!!! what do you know about vs reels. I seen you rock the Walmart special.
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